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Arts, heritage, festivals, and lifestyle in Catalan communities.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 13, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Jazz Festival Offers 25% Discount Blind Passes for 42nd Edition Lineup

Escaldes-Engordany council sells €50 subscriptions until May 10 for five paid concerts featuring Nils Landgren, Joshua Redman, Paquito D’Rivera, Anat Cohen, Lizz Wright, and Maria Schneider Orchestra.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 12, 2026 • 20:31

Andorran Coral Rocafort Defies Heavy Rain for Full 3-Hour Street Caramelles Procession in Sant Julià de Lòria

Young singers and adults adapt to downpours by performing under cover while distributing flag brooches; nearby groups move indoors amid smaller crowds.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 12, 2026 • 20:01

Canillo Expands Social and Senior Gardens to 50 Plots in Sella for New Season

Registrations open until April 30, with 30 social plots on first-come basis and 20 for seniors via town hall ballots, promoting sustainability, cohesion, and elderly well-being.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 12, 2026 • 19:31

Running from 19 April to late June, the programme features international accordion ensembles, Catalan school

Andorra la Vella Conservatory's Spring Cycle 2026 runs from 19 April to late June with 11 music and dance events fostering community ties.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 12, 2026 • 16:46

Andorra Releases Over 30 New Books for Vibrant Sant Jordi Festival

Andorra's publishers unveil more than 30 diverse new titles for Sant Jordi on April 23, covering history, non-fiction, thrillers, poetry, and children's literature from multiple houses. Encamp library event connected authors and readers.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 11, 2026 • 19:46

Encamp Library Hosts Andorran Authors Roundtable Ahead of Sant Jordi

Encamp council and Associació d’Editors d’Andorra organised the event to spotlight local literature. Authors shared book overviews in a relaxed setting, fostering discussions and personal dedications before the key publishing date.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 11, 2026 • 11:16

World Press Photo Exhibition Debuts in Andorra at Sant Julià de Lòria in 2026

Andorra hosts the renowned World Press Photo exhibition for the first time, showcasing award-winning images on pressing global issues. Organisers prepared the venue meticulously after two years of effort, with entry fees creating a special atmosphere.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 11, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Writer Mariona Bessa's YA Novel Named Top Catalan Youth Book of 2024

Her work *L’ascens dels rebels* is featured in IBBYcat's 2025 anthology alongside five other standout titles, set for promotion at Bologna Children's Book Fair.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 21:01

Fire Destroys Marcel Chevalier Foundation's Fossil Collection and Archives in Arinsal

Fire at former Aigües d'Arinsal building likely destroyed Marcel Chevalier Foundation's 200 fossils and archives worth €200,000, threatening closure despite local support.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 15:16

Alfred Llahí Publishes Mother's Memoir of 1940s-1960s Life in Les Escaldes, Andorra

Self-edited book with 90 photos captures childhood memories of dirt roads, fiestas, refugees, and Prince Juan Carlos's local summers, framed as tribute to everyday builders of modern Andorra.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 07:16

Faber Andorra Residency Opens with Historian on Europe's Tiny States

The programme kicks off with Jean-Michel Johnston's research on how Andorra and three other microstates persisted through nationalism and geopolitical upheavals. Selected from 124 applicants, residents will access archives and share work publicly while fostering cultural exchanges.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 07:16

Pyrenees Ancient Music Festival Opens 2026 with Barcelona Cathedral Concert, Debuts in Andorra

The 15th FeMAP edition spans 41 municipalities through August 23, featuring music from Archduke Charles's court and expanding Andorran venues like Santa Coloma church.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 07:16

Catalan Delegation in Andorra Hosts Free Sensory Event for Saint George's Day

Soprano Jonaina Salvador performs Catalan and Andorran songs paired with regional wines and cheeses amid Lita Cabellut's exhibition, requiring reservations for the April 16 immersive experience.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 19:01

Paquito D’Rivera to Headline Andorra Jazz Festival Replacing Ailing Chucho Valdés

Cuban clarinetist D’Rivera, joined by Anat Cohen’s Quartetinho, steps in after Valdés’ health-related withdrawal, maintaining the €40,000 contract for the 42nd Escaldes-Engordany event on July 4.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 15:01

Sant Julià de Lòria Sets Fire-Damaged Centre Cultural Lauredià Opening for 25 June

Sant Julià de Lòria's Centre Cultural Lauredià reopens 25 June after €9M repairs from 2022 fire, with ceremony, open-house performances, and future role as community hub.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Distributes 600 Catalan Vocabulary Posters and Placemats to Retail Outlets

Initiative with Termcat promotes language use in cafes and shops, backed by €7,000 and Culture Minister's letter, aligning with National Language Action Plan.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:32

Philippe Shangti Opens AI-Generated Film Exhibition in Andorra's Repurposed Museum Space

The immersive 'Luxury Futuristic World' show, anchored by the 95-minute 'Remember the Future 2320', blends hyperrealistic human-digital art with AR app interactions in Escaldes-Engordany.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:32

Van Gogh Alive Immersive Exhibition Closes in Andorra After Attracting Over 13,000 Visitors

The two-month show at Sala Prat del Roure drew strong local support despite falling short of 30,000 target, featuring VR debut and earning 4.8/5 visitor ratings.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 21:46

Cineclub de les Valls d’Andorra Unveils Q2 2026 Schedule: Eight International Auteur Films

Cineclub de les Valls d’Andorra unveils Q2 2026 schedule: 8 auteur films Wednesdays April-June at Teatre Comunal, featuring Kleber Mendonça Filho, Jim Jarmusch, Park Chan-wook, festival gems, and.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 06:16

Ordino and Encamp Revive Easter Caramelles Processions with Music and Tradition

Coral Casamanya's singers toured historic streets collecting donations, while Encamp's young performers celebrated Sant Romà de les Bons festival for a second year amid growing community support.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra's Episcopal Co-Prince Issues First Easter Message on Renewal and Resurrection

Bishop Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat frames Easter as a journey from death to life, urging believers to share hope in daily settings and thanking clergy for community support.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 06:01

Andorran Cultural Icon Sergi Mas Laid to Rest in Packed Sant Julià de Lòria Church

Hundreds honored 95-year-old Andorran artist Sergi Mas at his funeral in packed Sant Julià de Lòria church, with restored giants guarding the vibrant tribute.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 19:16

Ordino Choir Fills Historic Streets with Caramelles Songs on Easter Sunday

Around 20 singers from Ordino's Coral Casamanya performed waltzes, sardana, and national anthem on Easter Sunday, drawing crowds and donations while preserving medieval tradition amid youth.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 14:46

Hundreds Honor Andorran Artist Sergi Mas Balaguer at Funeral Mass in Sant Julià de Lòria

Hundreds honored 95-year-old Andorran artist Sergi Mas Balaguer at his Sant Julià de Lòria funeral mass, wearing bright colors per his wishes as officials praised his 70-year legacy.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 12:46

Andalusian Saxophonist Juan David Toro Martín Wins Solo Sax Competition 2026 at Andorra Sax Fest

25-year-old Andalusian saxophonist Juan David Toro Martín won the Solo Sax Competition 2026 at Andorra Sax Fest, earning €8,000, Selmer saxophone, and future opportunities.